Beth Mooney to captain Scorchers in Sophie Devine's absence; Amy Jones set to return

Perth Scorchers will be without their captain Sophie Devine for the next two fixtures in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Fellow opener Beth Mooney will lead the side in her absence.



England international Amy Jones has successfully recovered from the quad injury she suffered during Scorchers’ match against Melbourne Renegades on October 31. Jones is one of the three changes in the 14-member squad named by the Scorchers for their fixtures against Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat.



New Zealand allrounder Devine walked off the field at the end of her third over after suffering a lower back injury during Scorchers’ big win over Sydney Thunder on Sunday (November 15).



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“The full extent of Sophie’s injury and a timeframe on her return to play will be determined once further investigations have taken place,” said Brent Eales, Scorchers’ physio.



“Amy Jones returns to the squad after completing a successful rehab phase following her quad injury.”



New Zealand international Lauren Down who came in as a replacement player for Jones has been released from the squad and flew back home. Mathilda Carmichael and uncapped Georgia Wyllie are the two other inclusion in the squad.



Squad: Beth Mooney (c), Megan Banting, Jemma Barsby, Samantha Betts, Nicole Bolton, Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Sarah Glenn, Heather Graham, Amy Jones, Emma King, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Georgia Wyllie